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Had unconfirmed seizure and given 500mg keppra 2/day. eeg normal and med reduced to 1/day for 6 weeks then another eeg. is this good plan?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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Want expert verdict: Looks like a very good plan. You could contact seizure clinic of medical college hospital for expert opinion. Keppra is an excellent anti seizure medication.

Answered 7/2/2018

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A member asked:

Had unconfirmed seizure and given 500mg keppra 2/day. eeg normal and med reduced to 1/day for 6 weeks then another eeg. is this good plan?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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